Estimating Canopy Parameters Based on the Stem Position in Apple Trees Using a 2D LiDAR

Data of canopy morphology are crucial for cultivation tasks within orchards. In this study, a 2D light detection and range (LiDAR) laser scanner system was mounted on a tractor, tested on a box with known dimensions (1.81 m × 0.6 m × 0.6 m), and applied in an apple orchard to obtai...

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Main Authors: Nikos Tsoulias, Dimitrios S. Paraforos, Spyros Fountas, Manuela Zude-Sasse
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-11-01
Series:Agronomy
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/9/11/740